Wisconsin (March 24, 2020) – As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin continues to rise, and the state government takes more extreme measures to contain the spread, food pantries and shelters around Wisconsin are balancing their mission with efforts to keep people healthy. Maureen Atwell, executive director of Hebron Housing Services, which operates three homeless shelters […]
A Message from Door County YMCA CEO Tom Beerntsen
Door County, Wis. (March 24, 2020) – As you know, the Door County YMCA is currently closed due to COVID-19 until further notice. They plan to restore full operations in concert with the re-opening of our respective school districts. Throughout the coming weeks they will continue to provide updates and important information to you as […]
Evers Administration Issues ‘Stay-At-Home’ Order For Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. (March 24, 2020) – Gov. Tony Evers has directed state health officials to issue a stay-at-home order for Wisconsin prohibiting non-essential travel, with some exceptions, amid the continued spread of COVID-19 in the state. The order, issued Tuesday morning by the state Department of Health Services at the direction of the governor, will […]
Maritime Museum COVID-19 Update
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 24, 2020) – The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus situation and implementing our Emergency Response Plan that outlines specific recommendations to meet the standards and recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control. With Governor Tony Evers asking residents to stay at home in […]
Amid Uncertainty, Wisconsinites Find Fault With Political Response To COVID-19
Wisconsin (March 24, 2020) – Last Monday, the owners of the Wausau-area restaurant where Frances Slezak worked as a server called everyone in to tell them they’d been laid off. They said they hoped it would be temporary. They said their employees would have their jobs waiting for them on the other side of the […]
COVID-19 Relief Fund Launched to Support Wisconsin Veteran Service Organizations
MILWAUKEE (March 24, 2020) – “This could destroy the organization.” That’s how the leader of a Wisconsin nonprofit veteran service organization responded when asked how they have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Whether it’s housing service providers forced to shut down shelters, food pantries being shut down or scaled back, employment resources overwhelmed by […]
Door County asks tourists, seasonal residents to stay away
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (March 23, 2020) – Updated with a county travel advisory order issued March 23, 2020 Door County, a popular tourist destination, is taking the unusual step of asking tourists and seasonal residents to stay away during this health crisis. Door County officials says reducing the number of people traveling to the area for […]
Woodwalk Gallery: A Door County Tradition For Over 25 Years
In these challenging times, when there is much we cannot control, we can be creative in how we continue to connect with you to bring you the beauty and joy found in art. At this time, Andrew and Jillaine of Woodwalk Gallery are very excited to announce that they will have virtually all of their […]
Griffon String Quartet Receives Women’s Grant
Midsummer’s Music and its resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, are extremely grateful to have been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Women’s Fund in support of the quartet’s education and outreach mission. The funds cover activities that started in January of this year. The quartet performed their B Double Sharp program at Scandia […]
Door County Fire Chiefs and DCESC Appeal for Volunteers
The Door County Fire Chiefs Association (DCFCA) announced today that the group has been quietly working to develop a program that can assist with the non-emergent needs of the entire Door County community during the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of these efforts, the Door County Emergency Support Coalition (DCESC) is now urgently seeking community volunteers […]
